Weather in January is generally warm and dry, especially in the central, western and southern regions. If you are looking to explore the Cultural Triangle and then spend some time on the beaches of Negombo, Bentota or Tangalle, this is a great time to travel.
| Activity/Event | Location/s and/or Remarks |
|---|---|
| Beach stay | Kalpitiya, Negombo, Colombo, Waskaduwa, Wadduwa, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Dickwella, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle |
| Wildlife safari | Yala, Wilpattu and Udawalawe national parks |
| Sightseeing | World’s End in Horton Plains national parks |
| Bird watching | Sinharaja rain forest, Galoya, Udawalawe and Bundala national parks, Kalametiya bird sanctuary, Yala national park lagoons |
| Cultural world heritage sites | Sacred city of Anuradhapura, Ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Dambulla cave temple, Sigiriya, Sacred city of Kandy, Old town of Galle |
| Adam’s Peak (Sripada) hike | Much cooler but less crowed |
| Whales & Dolphin watching | Mirissa, Kalpitiya(Dolphin watching) |
| Swim with sea turtle | Hikkaduwa |
| Tea plantation visit | Nuwara Eliya, Hatton, Ella |
| Rafting & Abseiling | Kitulgala (Water level of Kelani river has droped and calm down due to dry season) |
| Sailing | Mirissa, Bentota |
| Paramotoring | Bentota |
| Surfing | Hikkaduwa,Weligama |
| Kitesurfing | Kalpitiya & Mannar (Winds are less reliable and lighter) |
| Scuba diving & Snorkelling | Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna |
